Financial Policy Committee reappointments

We have reappointed Alex Brazier, in his role as Executive Director, Financial Stability Strategy and Risk, for a further three-year term as a member of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) after his current term expires on 31 March 2018.

Published on 07 February 2018

News release

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has today also announced that Don Kohn and Martin Taylor will be reappointed as external members of the FPC. Don Kohn will serve another three-year term and Martin Taylor will serve for a further 12-15 months.

The Governor said: “I am pleased that Don Kohn, Martin Taylor and Alex Brazier have been re-appointed to serve new terms on the Financial Policy Committee. The Committee benefits greatly from a blend of different expertise, which has been exemplified by the contributions made by these dedicated public servants. I look forward to continuing our work together."

Note to editors

As provided for by the Bank of England Act 1998, amended by the Financial Services Act 2012, Mr Brazier has been reappointed to the Financial Policy Committee by Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, after consultation with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr Brazier was first appointed to the FPC on 1 April 2015.